The DSM-5 has broadened the diagnostic criteria for diagnosing children who exhibit persistent irritability and frequent temper outbursts.This pattern of behavior is labeled

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The DSM-5 introduced the diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder to describe children who exhibit persistent irritability and frequent temper outbursts. This diagnosis was added to reduce overdiagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and provide a more accurate diagnosis for those who experience chronic irritability and temper tantrums. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder involves symptoms related to trauma, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, not just irritability and temper outbursts.

The DSM-5 Has Broadened the Diagnostic Criteria for Diagnosing Children